The Last King of Scotland

~Charming. Magnetic. Murderous.

Overview

Young Scottish doctor, Nicholas Garrigan decides it's time for an adventure after he finishes his formal education, so he decides to try his luck in Uganda, and arrives during the downfall of President Obote. General Idi Amin comes to power and asks Garrigan to become his personal doctor.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 2006-09-27
Budget: $6000000
Revenue: $48600000
Runtime: 123 min

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